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Bourrelier GroupXPAR:ALBOU 69 Gross Margin % is 38.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 37.50. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALBOU with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bourrelier Group ranks better than 56.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bourrelier Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALBOU'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35 Med: 37.5 Max: 41.08
Current: 39.24
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bourrelier Group was 41.08%. The lowest was 35.00%. And the median was 37.50%.
XPAR:ALBOU's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.03% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs XPAR:ALBOU: 39.24
Bourrelier Group had a gross margin of 38.75% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bourrelier Group was 0.70% per year.
Bourrelier Group (XPAR:ALBOU) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Bourrelier Group had a gross margin of 38.75% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Bourrelier Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bourrelier Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bourrelier Group's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XPAR:ALBOU vs HD, LOW, FND: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Bourrelier Group's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Bourrelier Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bourrelier Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bourrelier Group's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Bourrelier Group (XPAR:ALBOU) has a Gross Margin % of 38.75% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bourrelier Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.50. Over the past decade, Bourrelier Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.00 to 41.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Bourrelier Group ranks #489 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Bourrelier Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Bourrelier Group's current Gross Margin % of 38.75% is near median its 10-year median of 37.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.00 to a high of 41.08. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Bourrelier Group's value of 38.75% is 6.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bourrelier Group ranks #489 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bourrelier Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bourrelier Group's Gross Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bourrelier Group ranks #489 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bourrelier Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Bourrelier Group's value of 38.75% is 6.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bourrelier Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.00 to 41.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.50 vs. the industry median of 36.24, Bourrelier Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.24, based on 1,112 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bourrelier Group's current Gross Margin % of 38.75% is 6.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bourrelier Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bourrelier Group's current Gross Margin % is 38.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bourrelier Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bourrelier Group (XPAR:ALBOU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.11, compared to a current price of €48.00 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.50 and 6.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.24. Bourrelier Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bourrelier Group (XPAR:ALBOU), the current Gross Margin % is 38.75% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Bourrelier Group (XPAR:ALBOU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bourrelier Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €48.00 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €48.11.
GuruFocus considers Bourrelier Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALBOU:
Gross Margin %: 38.75% (near median its 10-year median of 37.50)
GF Value™: €48.11 vs. price of €48.00 (0.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#489 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALBOU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bourrelier Group is a France-based company engaged in the do-it-yourself (DIY) market. It operates medium-sized stores specializing in interior/exterior home improvement projects and trades under several brand names, including Bricorama and Batkor for the French and Spanish markets, and Gamma and Karwei for the Benelux market.
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